Lynne D. Thomas, DDS, FAGD

ABOUT LYNNE D. THOMAS D.D.S.

Part of the dental field since she was 16, cosmetic dentist, Dr. Lynne D. Thomas, was inspired to become a dentist after working at an endodontic office. With a natural curiosity and passion for dentistry, Dr. Thomas became a dentist who specialized in cosmetics and Invisalign, and now offers various general, cosmetic, restorative, and preventative dental procedures in her Poway, CA practice, along with Dr. Juergen Langenbach. After joining the United States Air Force and being stationed in several locations, Dr. Thomas landed in Ramstein, Germany and met her husband, Dr. Langenbach. After returning to the U.S., the talented dentists opened their practice and have been working tirelessly ever since. With a long list of credentials, in 2005, Dr. Thomas became a Fellow of the esteemed Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Thomas’ main mission is to provide every patient with outstanding dental work for superb results.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Dentistry has been a part of Dr. Thomas’ life ever since she was 16 years old when she worked in an endodontic office. She saw that she loved everything, from diagnosing to patient relations, and knew that the question of her career choice had been answered. Dr. Thomas entered the University of Michigan Dental School in Ann Arbor, MI where she excelled in her studies. She graduated in 1995 and immediately joined the United States Air Force.

SOCIETIES

Dr. Thomas is proud to be associated with the following:

Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Member

American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics, Member

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Member

American Dental Association, Member

American Equilibration Society, Member

California Dental Association, Member

San Diego County Dental Society, Member

San Diego CEREC, Member

Academy of Operative Dentistry, Member

Tucker Academy, Member (Mentored by Dr. Warren Johnson)

CONTINUED EDUCATION

Dr. Thomas and Dr. Langenbach have both broadened their scope of care to include obstructive sleep apnea by becoming members of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. This opens the possibility of an oral sleep appliance, under certain circumstances, to newly diagnosed patients, for those who are CPAP intolerant, or whose lifestyle doesn’t allow for its constant use (like campers). Through her continued education and dedication to her patients, Dr. Thomas continues to take courses in Orthodontics and is now a Preferred Invisalign Provider. Dr. Thomas is also working to become an Accredited Dentist of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).

PERSONAL LIFE

Dr. Thomas and Dr. Langenbach have 2 sons that engage them in their off hours. The doctors keep busy with various activities that include soccer, swimming, mountain biking, and of course, parenting! Dr. Thomas is a huge Red Wings fan as well as a Wolverine!